Welcome!
The Office of the University Registrar supports teaching and learning at the University of Maryland by maintaining the integrity of academic policies and the student information system. We are the perpetual stewards of our students' records from application to degree conferral.
Calendars
View key semester and 12-week term dates, including deadlines for schedule adjustment and withdrawal.
Parents & Guardians
Students may grant limited parent/guardian access to their record.
Registration
Review registration steps to ensure a successful registration process.
Check out the Registration Guide.
Transcripts
Students can order official transcripts or view their unofficial transcript online.
Fall Residency Petition Reminder
The deadline to submit a completed petition and all supporting documents for Fall 2025 is September 2, 2025 at 4:30 pm.
For all residency reclassification petitions:
- Students must be registered for the term/session for which they are seeking reclassification, and
- Petitions must be submitted by mail or in-person; Electronic submissions will not be accepted.
Please be sure to review all requirements for submitting a petition:
Residency Information
Fall Semester
The first day of classes of the Fall Semester is Tuesday, September 2. Make sure you are ready by reviewing the following information:
- Important academic deadlines for the fall semester
- Information about the Schedule Adjustment Period
- Waitlist Check-in: The mandatory waitlist check-in period begins on the first day of classes. If you are on the waitlist for a class, you must check in daily to remain on the waitlist during the Waitlist Check-in Period. Students who do not check in will be automatically removed from the waitlist.
Did you take a class this summer elsewhere?
Make sure to send us your transcript to have your transfer credit posted!
To get your most recent transfer coursework on your record, request to have your official transcript (paper or electronic) sent from the transfer institution to:
| Electronic Transcript | -or- | Paper Transcript | |
|---|---|---|---|
| registrar-help@umd.edu | University of Maryland Office of the Registrar 1113 Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Building College Park, MD 20742 | ||
If you have sent your transcript and do not see your transfer credit posted, please contact registrar-help@umd.edu.
Transfer Credit FAQs